Truckee-Tahoe Airport Monthly Rainfall & Precipitation

This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Truckee-Tahoe Airport, United States of America. These averages rely on historical data collected over 30 years, from 1990 to 2020. Let's explore the details to provide you with a complete overview.

On average, Truckee-Tahoe Airport receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 572 mm (23 in). Despite this overall moderate level, the city experiences distinct dry season during certain months throughout the year, as illustrated in the precipitation charts below.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm (0.01 in))

Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wettest month, December receives substantial snow/rainfall, averaging 106 mm (4.2 in) of precipitation, recorded across 14 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, September brings less rainfall, with 6.8 mm (0.3 in) over 3 rainy days.

December, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C (41°F). The city receives 187 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month September you can expect a temperature of 24°C (75°F). For more detailed insights into the city's temperatures, visit our Truckee-Tahoe Airport Temperature page.

Truckee-Tahoe Airport's average annual precipitation is 572 mm (23 in). Let's compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Seville, Spain, experiences 541 mm (21 in) of rainfall annually, with wet winters and dry summers typical of southern Spain.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm (53 in), with a humid subtropical climate.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm (39 in), making it wetter than Sydney.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm (66 in) of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Climate change is affecting precipitation patterns worldwide, including Truckee-Tahoe Airport:

• Changing Rainfall Patterns: Global warming causes drastic changes in the patterns of rainfall. Some areas have been experiencing increased frequency and intensity of rainfall, while other areas experience longer dry spells or even droughts.
• Local Impacts: Many regions are experiencing heavier rainfall in the winter months and drier, hotter summers. This affects agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems.

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm (15 inches) wide and 20 cm (7.9 inches) thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA, over 31.5 meters (103 feet) fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Truckee-Tahoe Airport's weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Truckee-Tahoe Airport Climate page.